Typical Folsom snob attitude from those who won't shop at a store that doesn't have wood flooring and 2x the prices. Fools. It's an hour at a grocery store and you save tons of $$. I guess CV still has a decent enough job not to have to shop around...yet.

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#46
Posted 23 March 2009 - 10:21 PM
Typical Folsom snob attitude from those who won't shop at a store that doesn't have wood flooring and 2x the prices. Fools. It's an hour at a grocery store and you save tons of $$. I guess CV still has a decent enough job not to have to shop around...yet.
#47
Posted 23 March 2009 - 10:32 PM
I do hit the Safeway on Prairie City as it's the next-closest store to me after Winco. I do buy fish from Winco, I just ask when they got their last delivery and buy only that day or the day after. It's fine stuff.
#48
Posted 23 March 2009 - 11:17 PM
So as a closing note will say.. Live, Laugh, love and eat well!!! because we live in the greatest Country in the World !!!
#49
Posted 24 March 2009 - 08:12 AM
Here's my take on the specific topic of seafood. This is my opinion only.
I have effectively stopped eating seafood. I haven't found any of the local stores to have seafood of sufficient quality to purchase, at least not consistently.
I'm limiting myself to seafood based on watch lists published by the likes of Monterey Bay Aquarium, etc. And yes, that means I no longer patronize sushi bars; but in this area, I stopped anyway so it wasn't a big loss. But I still mostly refrain even when I'm in the Bay Area (will follow but never suggest; and only to those with Japanese trained chefs -- again personal choice so don't flame me on this).
So, watch lists takes out some of the seafood selection. After that, I haven't seen consistency in quality; not like I'd expect from other supermarkets I've patronized when living elsewhere (ie - Draeger's Andronico's, Whole Foods).
I do buy wild salmon - it's one of my favorite times of the year. Copper River. Stikine River. Oh baby yea. And I like buying live crab at the Chinese supermarket.
So, in summary -- not much seafood for me anymore. Can't find the selection or quality that meets my needs around here.
#50
Posted 24 March 2009 - 08:18 AM
I have effectively stopped eating seafood. I haven't found any of the local stores to have seafood of sufficient quality to purchase, at least not consistently.
I'm limiting myself to seafood based on watch lists published by the likes of Monterey Bay Aquarium, etc. And yes, that means I no longer patronize sushi bars; but in this area, I stopped anyway so it wasn't a big loss. But I still mostly refrain even when I'm in the Bay Area (will follow but never suggest; and only to those with Japanese trained chefs -- again personal choice so don't flame me on this).
So, watch lists takes out some of the seafood selection. After that, I haven't seen consistency in quality; not like I'd expect from other supermarkets I've patronized when living elsewhere (ie - Draeger's Andronico's, Whole Foods).
I do buy wild salmon - it's one of my favorite times of the year. Copper River. Stikine River. Oh baby yea. And I like buying live crab at the Chinese supermarket.
So, in summary -- not much seafood for me anymore. Can't find the selection or quality that meets my needs around here.
So how do you tell if the seafood is fresh (other than if it smells fishy don't buy it)?
You don't even like Mikuni's or Kirala for sushi?
Have you tried some of the frozen fish at Trader Joe's. I like their frozen salmon and ahi.
#51
Posted 24 March 2009 - 08:20 AM
Pffft, typical Folsom arrogant snob

.. but did you just call me a meth addict who can't tell good meat and milk from bad?

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#52
Posted 24 March 2009 - 08:28 AM
That my friend, is why we shop at Winco - we're no dummies, and we know good quality and good prices are a priority over labels.
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#53
Posted 24 March 2009 - 08:29 AM
holy crap I just said nearly the same thing as you - uh oh, what does this mean when we actually agree for once? (have we entered the twilight zone?)

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#54
Posted 24 March 2009 - 08:58 AM
I was just at Winco on Sunday and did some stocking up... Spent only $100.00 It will keep us going for 2 to 4 months.. There are only 2 of us so a litte goes a long way...
Did anyone else see that all their sprinkler were going in the rain on Sunday??? Water running down the street and in the parking lot. It seemed like a malfunction but I didn't stop to ask.. I know I should have but I didn't....
#55
Posted 24 March 2009 - 09:04 AM

What's next, agreeing with Naga?!?
Maybe it is a twilight zone thing because I have agreed with Naga's in the past few months.
#56
Posted 24 March 2009 - 09:15 AM
I'm right with you there! My husband was checking out some stuff next to the fish counter and I was like - wow - it deosn't smell fishy!!!! That means that things are really fresh! I mentioned it to my hubby and he was pretty impressed too. So, we went ahead and got some Talapia and had it for dinner that night! Very good!
#57
Posted 24 March 2009 - 09:16 AM
Maybe it is a twilight zone thing because I have agreed with Naga's in the past few months.
Naga is finally coming around and realizing we are right about good food
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#58
Posted 24 March 2009 - 09:26 AM
We get our fish from family in Alaska. Whenever they come down to visit, which is a couple times a year, they bring a tons of amazing fish that they just caught and had cut and frozen into individual portions. yumm.
and yes I know that all fish probably eat waste of some sort- but after seeing it on tv it makes talapia very un-appealing. Doesn't it not have much flavor anyway???
#59
Posted 24 March 2009 - 09:44 AM
We get our fish from family in Alaska. Whenever they come down to visit, which is a couple times a year, they bring a tons of amazing fish that they just caught and had cut and frozen into individual portions. yumm.
and yes I know that all fish probably eat waste of some sort- but after seeing it on tv it makes talapia very un-appealing. Doesn't it not have much flavor anyway???
I worked with a guy who used to be a chef at one of the higher end restaurants in this area, and when he first started out in that job, one of his duties was to clean the fresh halibut as it came in. In case anyone doesn't know, they're the great big flat ones with eyes one one side of their body that move along the bottom of the ocean. He said they'd come in all covered in worms and parasites. Needless to say he was off of them for a long time. I can't help but still think they're delicious, but I have a feeling most things are pretty "gross" in their natural state.
#60
Posted 24 March 2009 - 10:00 AM
You don't even like Mikuni's or Kirala for sushi?
Have you tried some of the frozen fish at Trader Joe's. I like their frozen salmon and ahi.
Historically, I've bought seafood from the local markets and it's been hit or miss. So, between the watch list restrictions and hit/miss quality, it's just easier to give up the seafood (at least for now). The only thing that has been a consistent hit is the Copper River / Stikine River wild salmon when in season. And the live crab / fresh whole fish (you can check the gills and the eyes) at the Chinese market (but I'm very selective here).
I don't want to offend, it's my personal taste. But no Mikuni's for me and definitely no Kirala. There is one Japanese mom&pop sushi place off Madison(?) that seems pretty good. But I keep forgetting where it is and it's too inconvenient anyway -- I never really go to that area. I go to Japan about once or twice a year -- that's usually enough of a sushi spurge for me.
I've tried the fish at Trader Joe's. It's okay but I don't miss it. And sometimes I worry about the country of origin. Yea, it's supposed to USDA approved or whatever. But they don't really instill a lot of confidence these days.
I love seafood and prefer it to pork (except BBQ Baby Back) or chicken (not beef or lamb) but I'm okay with my choices for now.
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